Karen Spolar
About Karen Spolar
Karen Spolar serves as the Corporate and Foundation Development Lead at Girl Be Heard in New York City, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in development consulting, having held positions at various organizations including The Noel Pointer Foundation and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.
Work at Girl Be Heard
Karen Spolar has served as the Corporate and Foundation Development Lead at Girl Be Heard since 2021. In this role, she has focused on expanding the organization's mission through strategic partnerships with corporate and foundation entities. Her efforts aim to enhance the visibility and impact of the organization, which is dedicated to empowering young women through theater and social justice initiatives.
Current Role at The Noel Pointer Foundation
Since 2019, Karen Spolar has worked as a Development Consultant for The Noel Pointer Foundation. In this position, she has contributed to the foundation's development strategies, focusing on enhancing its outreach and fundraising efforts. Her experience in development consulting has been beneficial in driving the foundation's mission forward in Brooklyn, New York.
Education and Expertise
Karen Spolar holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and English from Penn State University, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. She also earned a Master of Government Administration (MGA) in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 1996 to 1998. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in development consulting, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
Development Consulting Experience
Karen Spolar has a significant background in development consulting, particularly in the Brooklyn, New York area. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a Development Consultant at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation for 15 years, from 2004 to 2019. She also briefly served in a similar capacity at Diaspora Community Services in 2013. Her extensive experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to build philanthropic partnerships that align with various initiatives.